Pictures of S.A.N.Q.L.D. S 2012 Trip to Italy
PICTURES OF S.A.N.Q.L.D.’S 2012 TRIP TO ITALY
7,186 Picutures
(Detailed Itinerary Provided Below Pictures Series)
Italy – Series 1 of 8
(Milan and Venice)
December 4, 2012 to December 7, 2012 [Day 1 through Day 4] 923 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 2 of 8
(Venice and Florence)
December 7, 2012 to December 12, 2012 [Day 4 through Day 6] 1000 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 3 of 8
(Florence and Rome)
December 11, 2012 to December 13, 2012 [Day 5 through Day 8] 999 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 4 of 8
(Rome and Vatican City)
December 13, 2012 to December 15, 2012 [Day 8 through Day 10] 999 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 5 of 8
(Sicily - Palermo; Cefalu; Messina; and Taormina)
December 16, 2012 to December 19, 2012 [Day 11 through Day 14] 993 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 6 of 8
(Sicily – Taormina and Siracusa)
December 20, 2012 to December 23, 2012 [Day 15 through Day 18] 997 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 7 of 8
(Sicily – Siracusa; Agrigento; and Palermo)
December 23, 2012 to December 25, 2012 [Day 18 through Day 20] 1000 Photos
Click Here:
Italy – Series 8 of 8
(Sicily – Palermo)
December 25, 2012 to December 26, 2012 [Day 20 through Day 21] 275 Photos
Click Here:
PICTURES OF S.A.N.Q.L.D.’S 2012 TRIP TO ITALY
7,186 Picutures
(Detailed Itinerary Provided Below Pictures Series)
Italy – Series 1 of 8
(Milan and Venice)
December4, 2012 to December 7, 2012 [Day 1 through Day 4] 923 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 2 of 8
(Venice and Florence)
December7, 2012 to December 12, 2012 [Day 4 through Day 6] 1000 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 3 of 8
(Florence and Rome)
December11, 2012 to December 13, 2012 [Day 5 through Day 8] 999 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 4 of 8
(Rome and Vatican City)
December13, 2012 to December 15, 2012 [Day 8 through Day 10] 999 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 5 of 8
(Sicily - Palermo; Cefalu; Messina; and Taormina)
December16, 2012 to December 19, 2012 [Day 11 through Day 14] 993 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 6 of 8
(Sicily – Taormina and Siracusa)
December20, 2012 to December 23, 2012 [Day 15 through Day 18] 997 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 7 of 8
(Sicily – Siracusa; Agrigento; and Palermo)
December23, 2012 to December 25, 2012 [Day 18 through Day 20] 1000 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
Italy – Series 8 of 8
(Sicily –Palermo)
December25, 2012 to December 26, 2012 [Day 20 through Day 21] 275 Photos
View All Images in Album Series (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link):
View Slide Show (CTRL + Click on Link or Copy and Paste Link - *** Use F11 Key for Full Screen):
S.A.N.Q.L.D.’S 2012 TRIP TO ITALY
Liberty Travel
"Mcfadden, Antoine" <> – Maureen’s Manager
Maureen Gangaram / Vacation Expert
Branch 046 - Nassau Street
86 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10038
212-608-0073
212-227-8663 (Fax)
Tom Scroppo
Italy Destination Specialist
Hello Italy Tours"The Travel Specialist to Italy"
14 East 60th Street, suite 503
New York, NY 10022
T: 212 308 3030 Ext. 111
F: 212 308 4705
Customer Service Assistance - During your journey in Italy, feel free to contact our representative offices:
Milan:
For transfer Milan Airport to HotelOasi S.r.l.
Tel: +39 (0331) 073-400
Cell: +39 (335) 568-2243 (Emergency line)
For Hotel Accomodation
Amandatour S.P.A. Via della Villa Demidoff, 46 50127 Florence Tel. +39 055 527481
For Grand Tour of Milan
Zani Viaggi
Tel.: +39.02.867131
Venice:
For Venice and Gondola Tour
Destination Venice Campo San Luca, San Marco 4590 - 30124 Venezia (Italy) Tel: +39-041-528-3547 Direct emergency number is +39 346 3116244
For Hotel Accomodation
Amandatour S.P.A. Via della Villa Demidoff, 46 50127 Florence Tel. +39 055 527481
Florence:For Pisa Excursion and Tour Siena and San Gimignano
Caf Tours & Travel
Tel: +39 (055) 283-200 (Every day from 7:00am to 7:00pm)
Tel: +39 (055) 210-612 (Every day from 7:00am to 7:00pm)
14 East 60th Street Suite 503 New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-308-3030 Fax: 212-308-4705
Rome:
For Hotel Accomodation
Amandatour S.P.A. Via della Villa Demidoff, 46 50127 Florence Tel. +39 055 527481
For Rome of the Caesars , Vatican City and transfer Hotel to Rome Airport
Vastours – Hello Italy Tours
Tel: +39 (06) 481-4309 (6:30 am – 8:30 pm)
Tel: +39 348 4992215 (8:30 pm – 6:30 am)
Emergency call: 335-539-4799
For Hotel Accomodations in Cefalu, Messina, Taormina, Siracusa, Agrigento and Palermo
Retevacanze
Tel: +39 (091) 611-8715
+39 (091)-612-4363
Cell: +39 (389) 177-4555 (Emergency line)
+39 (327) 772-1387 (Emergency line)
Trenitalia – Train Company Name
Click here to access your reservation on the web or a mobile device.
Sign up for TripCase and receive free flight notifications and important information from your travel provider. Try It-It's Free!
1 euro = $1.27 US dollars
Sicily Tour Information
Sicily Travel Information
Attractions to see in Italy
======
12/04 – 12/06: Milan
12/06 – 12/08: Venice
12/08 – 12/12: Florence
12/12 – 12/16: Rome
12/16 – 12/17: Sicily - Cefalu
12/17 – 12/18: Sicily - Messina
12/18 – 12/21: Sicily - Taormina
12/21 – 12/23: Sicily - Siracusa
12/23 – 12/24: Sicily - Agrigento
12/24 – 12/26: Sicily - Palermo
Monday, December 3rd, 2012
12/03 – [07:05PM – 9:20AM]: JFK – Delta Airlines (DL 6594 – Seat 33L) – Terminal 1
12/04 – [09:30AM]: Driver will meet you after customs holding a sign with your name on it.
***Bring / Give Voucher - +39-0331-073-400 / RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #:EM21NOV12ALESSANDR
12/04 – MILAN - 2 NIGHTS – HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA – (5 STAR) – Deluxe Room
HOTEL< – deluxe room – 9 story building with pool – 5 star hotel
PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA, 17 - 20124 MILANO (MI) - Piazza della Repubblica 17, 20124, Milano, Italia Telephone +39 02 62301 / -
Offering spacious rooms with classic designs and luxury furnishings, Hotel Principe Di Savoia is just 330 ft from Milan’s Repubblica Metro. Its top-floor spa center includes a pool with frescoed ceilings. The rooms at the Principe Di Savoia Hotel are decorated with traditional dark-wood furniture and deluxe fabrics. Each comes with cozy bathrobes and slippers, and an LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD player. Both a continental and complete breakfast are available at the Hotel Principe until 11 a.m. The restaurant serves both Milanese and classic Italian dishes, and the lounge bar offers international cocktails and is open late. The Principe Di Savoia’s attentive staff can help book tickets and a limousine service to the Scala Theater or Milan Cathedral, both a 10-minute drive away. Milan Central Train Station is less than half a mile from the hotel.
12/05 – [02:30PM – 6:00PM]: Grand Tour Milan
***Bring / Give Voucher - RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 103987
***Departure from Zani Viaggi Travel Agency, Foro Bonaparte 76 – Be there by 2:15PM
GRAND TOUR MILANO pm
Bus transfer to La Scala and 1 hour walking tour: Teatro alla Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Duomo.
H 4.00 Panoramic city tour by bus: Via Manzoni, Piazza Cavour, Via Palestro, Corso Venezia and the medieval city wall with S. Ambrogio and S. Lorenzo churches, Piazza Cadorna, Piazza Castello
Visit of the courtyards of the Castle
H 5.00 Bus transfer to Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie
H 5.30 Entrance to Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper"
H 6.00 End of the tour
Tour in English
12/05 – [06:30PM – 11:00PM]: See 1.) All the Models and Celebrities and 2.) Go To/See Fashionable Bars
12/06 – [11:35AM]: Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia (2.5 Hours) / FC RAIL / TRENITALIA: Frecciabianca 9715 / Get there an hour in advance / Seat 01D / PNR Code = CBUUXN / Master Code: 121130303323
12/06 – VENICE - 2 NIGHTS – HOTEL COLOMBINA – (4 STAR)
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: EM14NOV12TOMMASO
– no pool – and in Venice no tall buildings
Calle del Remedio, Castello 4416 / IT30170 Venezia – Italy / Ph. +39.041.277.05.25 / Fax. +39.041.277.60.44
E-mail:
Just steps away from St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice, featuring exclusive views of the famous Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica (dome), Hotel Colombina combines the elegant and discreet atmosphere of an aristocratic Venetian palace with modern comforts and warm, traditional hospitality. On-site amenities include a private water-landing, panoramic terrace with breathtaking views, an American bar and cosy reading lounge. Located minutes away in a typical Venetian corte (court), further accommodation is provided in the hotel's Dependance Rimedio Guesthouse
*** Call 00393387764955 Pietro from A4A
NOTE: Ask about “Jewish Ghetto” – See it if you can.
12/07 – [8:00AM]: Go see “Venice Square” – Dojo’s Palace – ‘Big Square’ – Mary Cap recommended this!!!
12/07 – [2:45PM]: Venice – Group Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 24814 BY MONIA
Meet at 2:45 - Meeting point at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark Square.
Gondola ride starts 3:00 p.m.
Walking tour starts 3:30 p.m. at Stazio Dogana.
Lenght: 2 hours and 10 minutes. Embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) and 35 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area) - The tour ends with the landing at the station Vallaresso (Dogana). As there is no explanation, the tour does not include language services.Outdoors visit with the Tourist Guide of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, passing by some special places: Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge. The tour does NOT include the explanation of the Piazza San Marco.
12/08 – [11:32 AM]: Venezia S. Luciato Firenze S. M. Novella (3 Hours) / FC RAIL / TRENITALIA: Frecciargento 9423 / Seat 07A / PNR Code: CBVMT5 / Master Code = 121131222995 / *** Get there by 10:30AM.
12/08 – FLORENCE – 4 NIGHTS – GRAND HOTEL VILLA MEDICI – (5 STAR) – Superior Room *Breakfast Included
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 52413/2012
Via Il Prato, 42 / 50123 - Firenze (FI) / Tel +39 (0)55 277171 / Fax +39 (0)55 2381336 /
Grand Hotel Villa Medici - A SINA HOTEL is located in a quiet corner, hosted by an 18th century building, in the very centre of Florence. Its central position, within easy reach of Santa Maria Novella Church and train station, makes it the ideal choice for a calm and peaceful vacation, a short walk from all historic monuments and attractions. The hotel is also close to the business area of Florence, including Fortezza da Basso and Leopolda Station Congress Centers, and to Alinari National Museum of Photography.
This is the only hotel in the historic centre to offer a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, a stone's throw from the exclusive shopping district and Lungarno. Hotel amenities include wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas (surcharge).
12/09 – [1:30PM]: Florence – Pisa Excursion
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: EM15NOV12SARA
***Meeting Time at 1:30PM / Meeting point: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità
A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world.
12/10 – [9:00AM]: Florence – GROUP TOUR TO SIENA & SAN GIMGNANO
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: EM15NOV12SARA
***Meeting Time: 9:00AM / Meeting point: Piazza Stazione, at the corner with Piazza dell'Unità.
Itinerary notes - A beautiful excursion through the delightful hills of the Chianti countryside, with an ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees.
Upon arrival in Siena, a guided tour of the old city centre: walking along the small medieval streets, admiring the splendid palaces and ending up at the Cathedral where you can visit the splendid interior including the Libreria Piccolomini and the adjacent Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana. The guided tour will conclude in the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful in the world, where you will find the Palazzo del Comune (exterior). Free time for lunch (not included).
Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. On the way back, through the ample coach windows, you will be able to admire the ancient medieval hamlet of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls, still intact.
12/11 – [OPEN – FREE DAY AND NIGHT]: Florence – (See Options Below)
- ***Campanile - Bell Tower - Buy a ticket and climb the 414 stairs (no lift) for great views of the Cathedral and its dome and the city of Florence and surroundings.
- ***Ponte Vecchio Bridge – If you can… walk across The Ponte Vecchio (old bridge), built in 1345, was Florence's first bridge across the Arno River and is the only surviving bridge from Florence's medieval days (others were destroyed in World War II).
- ***Piazza del Duomo - Explore the Duomo, or cathedral, the city’s most iconic building.
- *** Il Gelato Vivoli - “The city’s best gelateria, or ice-cream parlor, is Vivoli, near Santa Croce at Via Isola delle Stinche 7.”
- ***Guicci Museum - Piazza della Signoria, 10, 50122 Florence, Italy - Mon-Sun 10am–11pm
- Galleria dell’Accademia - Home to Michelangelo’s “David” and his four non finiti (unfinished) stone “Slaves”.
- Cappelle Medicee - Crypt and chapels containing tombs of many of the Medici family; major sculptures by Michelangelo. Tip: Visit the adjoining Church of San Lorenzo (separate entrance) with its paintings and the tomb of Donatello.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral – (On Scheduled Guided Tour)
- Go See Tuscany Villas – (On Scheduled Guided Tour)
- Spend the morning or afternoon learning about wines and tasting great Tuscan wines such as Brunello, Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti.
12/12 – [11:38 AM]: Firenze S. M. Novella to Roma Termini Train Ride (1.5 Hours) / FC RAIL / TRENITALIA: Frecciargento 9415 / **Get there by 10:30AM / Seat 10A / PNR Code: CBWD2N / MasterCode: 121132139223
12/12 –ROME – 4 NIGHTS – SPLENDIDE ROYAL – (5 STAR) – Superior Room *Breakfast Included
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 52425/2012
Via di Porta Pinciana, 14, 00187 Rome, Italy - Via di Porta Pinciana, 14 - 00187 Rome, Italy
Ph. (+39) 06421689 - Fax (+39) 06 42168800 /
Hotel Splendide Royal, located in Rome historic centre between Via Veneto and Piazza di Spagna, is a magnificent historic palace built in 1880 that belonged to the Maronite community until 2000. It was renovated in 2001. The hotel, restored under supervision of architects Massimo and Maurizio Papiri, with a particular attention to design and furnishing, is one of Rome's most exclusive hotels. Guests enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and interiors, outstanding hospitality and exclusive on-site amenities including Michelin-star winning restaurant, Mirabelle.
12/13 – [2:15 PM Pickup at Hotel]: ROME – T.B/1-ROME OF THE CAESARS+3D SHOW
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 30897/2012
Pickup time in Hotel Lobby between : 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
You will be taken to Piazza Venezia, where you will see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II, the first King of United Italy. The tour will then proceed to the Roman Forum, the old centre of the Imperial City, where the Senate House, the basilicas and the temples of the major gods are located. After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus, you will visit the Coliseum, surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great. The last stop on your tour will be the 5th-century Christian Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, where you will see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo. Return to hotels or nearest point.
12/14 – [TBD]: ROME – T.A/1 VATICAN CITY – 4 Hours
RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 30897/2012
***Free pick up service at the hotel between 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
You will travel by private bus to Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you will be shown a fine collection of antiques. The visit includes:
o The Sculpture Museum
o The fascinating Tapestry Gallery
o The Gallery of Maps
o The world famous Sistine Chapel, decorated by Michelangelo The tour will then proceed to St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà.
- Notes: Wear Long Sleeve Shirts and Pants – Can’t wear short sleeves and shorts in a lot of places on visit.Visitors wearing shorts or sleeveless tops are not admitted to churches.
- IMPORTANT: Guided tours of St. Peter's are not allowed if religious ceremonies are taking place inside or outside the Basilica.
12/15 – [OPEN – FREE DAY AND NIGHT]: Rome – (See Options Below)
- *** Ron P recommended going to Anzio - a city on the coast of Italy - 35 miles south of Rome.
- Get on Double Decker Bus – 2 hour tour bus
- Coliseum and Ruins – (On Scheduled Guided Tour)
- Vatican in Vatican City – (On Scheduled Guided Tour)
- Tomb of Forgotten Soldier
- St. Peters – (On Scheduled Guided Tour)
- Planet Hollywood Restaurant
- Optional: Nude Beach
- Optional: Opera
- Optional: Soccer Game / Soccer Party in Streets if Available
12/16 – [07:30AM]: Meet Driver in Hotel Lobby 3 Hours Prior to Flight. Driver will meet you in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to the airport.
***Bring / Give Voucher - +39-06-481-4309/ RES. NO: HT32285 / CONF. #: 30897/2012
12/16 – [10:30PM – 11:40AM]: FCOROME FIUMICINO[ALITALIA C.A. I S.P.A. (AZ 1785) - Terminal 1] to PMO Palermo Italy – Seat 06F
12/16 – [12:00PM]: SICILY CAR RENTAL AT AIRPORT – EUROPCAR ITALIA S.P.A. – 12/16-12/26 IXAR Car Type
Voucher Number: 43679903 / Reservation Number: 945736582 - Pickup Location – EUROPCAR - Palermo Apt *RY* - PMO T01 – Falcone & Borsellimo Airport / Phone (091)-591688 / Contract Number: 45671515